[wnalegria]

Folk's looking for a new puppy can get so wound up in the momment that thier common sense flies out the door. Every Yorkie puppy is cute in it's own way even the baby of the poorest quality. They all win your heart over and you want to have that puppy. They have to have a puppy right now. They fail to ask questions or they do not listen when the breeder is trying to tell them about the puppy. This is when the future Yorkie Mom or Dad is the most vunerable. This is when the not so honnest breeder hooks you.

Step back and take a deep breath. Ask that breeder if you can make a small deposit that is refundable for a few hours or overnight so that you can go home and think about it. If you have a good breeder they won't mind- they will respect you for thought. They want their baby to be placed in a home that will provide love and security.

As a breeder you need to listen to your client's wish list. Ask them what they are looking for and what they expect of you and the puppy. Listen very carefully to what they have to say. If a potential client brags about thier other puppy and what they paid for it- but the first words out of their mouth is "what will you knock off on your price" you better think twice. If they want a small puppy but fail to inform you they have rowdy children or a large dog you better think twice. If they do not know what they want- you better think twice. If they want the perfect Yorkie at a pet price - you better think twice.

I have had Yorkies for over 30 years. I have never had a puppy for sale not find a good home. The baby may not have sold when first advertised - but that is ok with me. I try to use my instincts. I try to match the baby with the right home. If a client asks me right off the get go to lower my price over the phone or internet knowing what the priced is I will not sell them a puppy. Over the years I have found that this the client that will not be happy with my puppy. If the client is not happy the puppy is not happy.

Breeders have feeling also- be honnest with your breeder. If you plan to breed in the future and may consider it tell the person. If you buy a puppy under 3 months of age you are taking a risk as to what the baby will be as an adult. If you are buying a 6 to 8 week old puppy you a taking a great risk as to what this baby will be. I wish I had a magic 8 ball and could look into the future for the puppies potential.

You have the right and duty to let folks know if a breeder is taking advantage of the public- but make sure that they are the problem and that you did not change your wants and expectations of the puppy.

Wnalegria